Shelf attachment for stoves



March 26, 1929. T. A. SOULTS 1,706,466

' snsw ATTACHMENT FOR STOVES Filed Dec. 2. 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR WSOMZZS Y I l ZISATTO EY March 26, 1929. 1' sou Ts 1,706,466

SHELF ATTACHM ENT FOR STOVES Filed Dec. 2. 1927 2 Sheets -Sheet 2- I 5-9 .50 w 7 52 7 r INVENTOR Patented Mar. 26, 192.9.

nears STATES 1 1,706,466 PA E T OFFICE;

THOMAS A. sources, or ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR "r srnnnme nene'nnnn summon oonronarron, or nocnnsrnn, NEW YORK, A CORPORATION O NEW sirnLF ATTACHMENT non scrovns.

Application filed December 2, 1927. Serial naesa ee.

This invention relates to stoves or ranges and more particularly to attachments for shelves or Ovens generally provided on cook-. ing stoves or ranges, one object being to provide a simple and economical form of mm or back strip for shelves or ovens on cooking stoves having eflective means for securingthe 7 same in place on the stove. Another OlOJGCt is the provision of an attachmentof this na ture combined with simple means by whichit may be secured to a stovein a neat and eifective manner and at the same time substantially concealing fromview all bolts or equivalent attaching means. A further ObJGCt is the provision of a device of this character capable of being rigidly and'permanently secured in place with a minimum number of bolts or other'fastening devices.

To these and other ends the inventionresides in certain improvements and combinasecuringthe rim or back strip supporting element to the shelf. 7

Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary rear VIEW back strip with its supporting element or bracket. r

Fig. 5 is a detail front view of the left hand supporting bracket for the back strip.

Fig. dis a detail rear view of said bracket. Fig. 7 is a'sectional View taken on line 7-7 ofFigAc. Y 1 Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken on line'8-8 ofFigd.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken on line 99 of Fig. dand drawn to a somewhat larger.

scale.

Similar reference numerals throughout the several views indicate the same parts.

The present embodiment of the invention provides an appar'atus'of the class described of simple and convenient formfor use in connection with shelves or the like which is rugged, durable and capable of being produced illustrating the manner of associating the atinoderate cost, being particularly advantageous for use in connection with stoves or ranges having a back shelf supported above the cooking surface, on which receptacles can be placed for the purpose of keeping their contents warm. To this end the invention, as disclosed, is embodied in an ordinary form of range having an upper supporting surface, in the form of a shelf or oven or combination of both, atthe rear of which is supported an upstanding strip or flange for the purpose of preventing utensils placed thereon from rolling or sliding off the rear edge of the shelf. The stripor flange has at each end a bracket functioning both as a' finish piece and as a support and is so interlocked with the shelf and back plate on the stove that all three elements may be held assembled by means of a single fastening device.

Referring more particularly to the drawings there is shown atlO a stove such, "for example, as a gas range, provided with an upstanding portion or back plate 11 extending thereacross and having a flat shelf section 12 disposed adjacent the top of the back plate 11 and extending forwardly therefrom. One end portion of the shelf section 12 is shown as extending outwardly somewhat farther than the other portion to form the top ofan oven 13. An upstanding flange or strip 14 is disposed adjacent the juncture of the shelf with the back plate and is held in place by supporting elements or brackets 15 at each end thereof. 4

For the purpose of stiffening the back plate v and the shelf a frame or bracketlG is suitably supported on theframeof the stove l0 and is secured to the edge of the/back plate in any desired manner, as for example, by bolts 17 The edge of the shelf 12 is engaged'with the upper forwardly extended part of the frame 16 in any desired manner, not shown.

While theslielf 1-2 can be made integral with the backplate 11, if desired, in the present instance it is formed of a separate sheet of metal and is secured to the upper edge of the'back plate by means of a downwardly bent portion 18 on the shelf suitably secured to the back'plate 11 as by means of bolts 19', Fig. 4.

1 Brackets 15 are preferably located at the rear corners of the shelf and are constructedin a lnanner'so as to securely embrace the ends, of the back strip 14 to hold it in fixed position along the rear edge of the shelf. The brackets in the present instance are suitably formed of metal castings and are preferably symmetrically but reversely formed into rights and lofts, therefore a description of one of them willsuiiice for both. The bracket for the left hand end is illustrated in Figs. 3 to 9 inclusive. Referring particularly to Figs. 3, 5 and 9, the bracket has a downwardly pr0 jecting portion 20 affording a flat surface for engagement with the rear face of the'back plate 11. An aperture 21 is formed in the portion 20 for the reception of a bolt22, the head of which engages the frame member 16, shown in Fig. 9. A nut 22' is secured on the end of the bolt 22 and bears against the outer surface of the downward projecting portion 20 and thus the frame 16, bracket 15 and back plate 11 are firmly held together. A look nut 22 is preferably supplied on the bolt 22 for the purpose of holding the bolt 22 in place during construction to facilitate subsequent assembly of the members 1 1- and 15' with the stove in the event that it is desired to pack and shipthe stove without these members attached.

' The bracket is formed also with an up wardly projecting corner member 23 which has a rounded front face 24: (see Fig. 8) for the purpose of giving ,a rounded oil and finis ied appearance thereto. This part of the bracket normally will be the only part'which can be seen from the front of thestove when the p arts are properly assembled. The front face 2i of the bracket presents a shoulder 25adjacentthe. downwardly projecting portion 20 which rests on the upper surface of shelf 12 and serves as a means for preventing angular movement of, the bracket above the bolt 22, thus holding the bracket rigidly upright.

The means for engaging the back strip 14 withthe bracket may assume various forms. In the present embodiment the back strip is formed of a length of sheet metal having a rounded upper edge 26 and a rearwardly projecting portion 27 at its lower edge. The vertical edge of the strip 14 is held from forward movement by means of its abutting engagement within a correspondingly shaped depression or socket 28 in the rear face of the cornermember 23, as best seen in Fig. 6. The overhanging portion on the member 23 bears on the rounded upper or 26 and thus forms an abutment means for preventing upward movement of the strip. The rearwardly projecting portion 27 at the lower edge of the strip rests at its ends on the laterally projecting parts 29 of the brackets which serve as abutments to prevent downward movement of the strip. The rearwardly projecting portion 2? of the strip 14: is preferably cut away at 30, as shown in Figs. 4- and 8, for the purpose of facilitating assembly of the parts as will more clearly appear as the description proceeds.

In order to prevent rearward movement of the strip 14: away from the bracket there is i provided an upwardly extending abutment member or post 81 on the laterally pro ecting part 29 of the bracketandspacedfrom the end thereof. This abutment member or post I has a front face 32, which engages against the rear side of the strip .1 1. The upper end of the post is preferably-rounded at 33 and fits beneath the rounded edge 26 at the top of the strip 14: and serves as an additional abutment means for preventing downward movement;

It will be noted that the cutaway portion 30 of the bent over edge27 allows for freemovement of the endof the strip 14- in place between the post 31 and the corner.member 23 as seen in Fig. 8. -With the strip andbrackets in this relation they are placed in correct position at the rear of the shelf 12 and the bolts 22 are inserted and tightened to thus draw the lower portiOns' 20 of the brackets securely i against the rear face, ofv the back platell. Theback strip is thus quickly secured, in an efhcient and rigid manner at the rearedgeof the shelf.

It will be seen from the above description that the back strip 14 will be'permanently and rigidly held by the brackets 15 against up-j ward or downward movement, forwarder rearward movement, or endwise. movement relatively to the shelf 12, this beingaccomplished merely by the. abutmentfaceson the brackets, which, in turn, are held in place by a single bolt or like fastening means. 1

The invention thus afiords a neat and attractive shelf for stoves having. a back. strip of a simple. and convenient'form secured thereto in a rugged, permanent and durable manner by effective bracket members. At the same time the bracket members completely surround" and coverthe endedgesiof the back strip thereby giving a pleasing, rounded off and finished appearanceto the stoveand preventing any possible injury to v the. hands by coming into contact with sharp corners or rough edges of the strip.

1 claim as my invention:

1. The combination with I a stove having upstanding-back plate with a shelfiprojecting therefrom, of an upwardly extending back strip disposed along the -rear= edge of said shelf, a bracket memberhaving a base secured in fixed relation to said back plate and shelf adjacent the juncture-thereofsaid base having an upstanding abutmentportion adapted to contact theend of said strip. and

overlie a portion of :thefront faceof saidv strip adjacent its lateral edge whereby forward and longitudinal movement of said strip is prevented, and an additional abutment projecting upwardly from the base and independ-ently of the first abutment adapted to prevent rearward and vertical movement of said strip.

2. In combination with a stove having an upstanding back plate witha shelf projecting therefrom, of an upwardly extending backstrip disposed along the rear edge of said shelf, said strip having its upper edgebent rearwardly, bracket members on said back plate, said bracket members having abutment means overlying the front face of said strip adjacent its lateral edge and contacting the upper face of said rearwardly bent edge, and additional abutment means on said bracket members spaced from the ends of the strip and contacting the rear face of said strip and engaging under said rearwardly bent edge.

. .3. The combination with a stove having an upstanding back plate with a shelf projecting therefrom, of an upwardly extending back strip disposed along the rear edge of said shelf, said strip having its lower edge bent rearwardly and cut away adjacent the "ends of said strip, bracket members on said back plate, comprising a downwardly projecting portion secured to said back plate, a laterally extending portion contacting beneath said .rearwardly bent lower edge, an upstanding abutment member on sa1d laterally extending portion adapted to contact the rear face of sa1dstr1p and an upstandlng member at the outer side of sa1d bracket having abutment f-tliltdt ttth 7 aces lemon ac ap e 0 Con ac 6 end said wall plate, a splash plate extending upupper edges and front face of said strip.

a. in a bracket for backstrips on stove shelves, a base portion adapted for attachment to the stove, an upstanding abutment member on said base having surfaces thereon adapted to contact the front face and lateral and upper edges of said strip, an'd an additional abutment member extending upward- 1y from said base adapted to contact the rear face of said strip, at a point spaced from its end, said abutment members thereby securing said strip from horizontal and vertical movement relatively to said bracket.

5. In a stove, the combination of an upstanding portion, a shelf disposed adjacent the upper end thereof, an upstanding strip on said shelf and brackets secured to said upstandin ortion each havin base ortions.

I) J b provided with upstanding abutments for embracingthe ends and front faces of sa1d strip 7 to secure it against verticaland longitudinal 'abutments for engaging the rear face of the nected therewith, of a splash plate extending upwardly from said wall and having a horizontally disposed'lower flange and abracket' having a base portion secured to-saidwall.

provided with ahorizontally extending part forming aseat for said flange, said-bracket alsohaving upstanding abutments for engaging one end of the splash plate and the front and rear faces thereof to prevent lateral and longitudinal movement of the splash plate.

7. The combination with .a stove including 7 porting one end of the shelf,of a device for permanently attaching the frame to said wall plate, a splash plate extending upwardly from said wallplate, a brackethaving a base portion engaging said wall plate and provided with upstanding abutin'ents disposed in different planes and arranged to engage different portions of the splash plate, and a detachable part on said securing device serving to clamp the bracket upon the wall plate and permitting removal of the same without detachment of any part of the securing device. V i v 8. The combination with a stoveincluding an upstanding wall plate having a shelf at the upper edge thereof and a frame forsupporting one end of the shelf, of a screw serving to permanently connect the frame with wardly from said wall plate, a bracket having a base portion engaging said wall plate and provided with upstanding abutments dis- I posed in different planes and arranged to engage different portions of the splash plate,

said bracket having an opening through.

which the screw projects, and a member threaded upon the screw serving to clamp said base having upstanding abutments in different planes adapted for engagement with different portions of the flanged strip andalso having a part with a surface forming a seat for the flange of said str p and, extending at substantially a right angle to said abutments.

THOMAS A. SOULTS. 

